Ontario Energy Minister Chris Bentley announced that Ottawa-based Energate, Inc., a provider of demand response , won an investment of $2.8 million from Ontario's Smart Grid Fund.
The investment, with an in-kind match from Energate that totals $5.6 million, is for a "Consumer Engagement for the Smart Grid" demonstration project of smart energy innovations for up to 1000 homes across Ontario during the next 18 months.